A New Senior Living Operating Model Comes Into View After 2 Years of Disruption

Senior living operators have been enacting changes in operations since the Covid-19 pandemic began, but some adaptations have been fleeting while others have proven longer-lasting.  Recent conversations with several executives — including with large providers such as Brookdale, Frontier and Senior Lifestyle — highlight that operators now have committed to new practices across essentially every […]

Senior Living’s Evolution Shows Hospitality Is Health Care

Several recent stories on Senior Housing News have highlighted the changing way clinical services are delivered in senior living: — Senior living health care provider EmpowerMe Wellness secured $100 million — Five Star rebranded to AlerisLife (Nasdaq: ALR) and is pursuing a diversification strategy — Trilogy consolidated its ancillary services under the Synchrony brand Not […]

Senior Living Health Care Provider EmpowerMe Wellness Raises $100 Million

Senior living-focused integrated health care provider EmpowerMe Wellness raised more than $100 million in the last 12 months, including a “significant” commitment from a well-known Silicon Valley investor and entrepreneur. This round of fundraising was for the development of the EmpowerMe delivery model, the addition of new services, and to support nationwide growth, according to […]

Movers & Shakers: New 12 Oaks President; Synchrony Names Trilogy Founder Bufford CEO

Greg Puklicz named President of 12 Oaks Dallas, Texas-based 12 Oaks Senior Living announced Greg Puklicz as its new president, effective December 2021. Puklicz, who joined 12 Oaks as CFO in 2018, will retain his CFO position as well as his positions on the executive committee, leadership committee, and as director of business development. Five […]

In the Pipeline: Belmont Village, Baptist Health Project Breaks Ground; Silverstone Opens D.C.-Area Community

In the Pipeline is brought to you by the Senior Housing News Architecture & Design Awards, an annual competition that recognizes cutting-edge design, excellence, and innovation in senior living. Submissions are currently open. Construction: Planned American House, MHT Housing Developing Michigan Community American House Senior Living Communities, the affiliated company of national real estate development […]

Aging2.0 Acquired By Louisville CEO Council That Includes Senior Living Leaders

Aging2.0 is starting a new chapter.  The organization — which focuses on accelerating technological innovation in the senior housing and care sector — has been acquired by the Louisville Healthcare CEO Council (LHCC). Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed, but LHCC announced that it will raise a $50 million fund, with the goal […]

Problem Solvers: Belmont Village, Maplewood, Trilogy Elevate Telehealth Offerings

Senior living providers face myriad problems and challenges, particularly in light of the Covid-19 pandemic. But these problems are not insurmountable, and companies across the industry are devising creative solutions. In this series, we’re surveying industry leaders to highlight these actionable solutions. For this edition, we asked leaders with Belmont Village, Maplewood Senior Living and […]